Joubert and Oda won't beat Chan unless they both have the SOHL, which for Joubert is unlikely (he always seems to make mistakes).

No Leonova in the top 10? I kind of doubt it. Also, I think it's too ambitious to assume Kostner, Lepisto, AND Gedevanishvilli will all skate very well, which they would need to in order to earn those placements. I don't see Flatt being as far down as 7th either, just because one of Kostner or Lepisto is bound to bomb and Rachael is almost always clean. As for Mirai, I really WANT her to be 3rd, but I think more realistically Miki will be 3rd and Mirai will be issued a UR or two which bumps her down to 4th or 5th place. I'm also going to predict that Suzuki will be higher than at least one of Kostner or Lepisto. I mean, Kostner has been bombing all season - she gave 2 decent performances at Europeans which was a splatfest and that combined with her PCS allowed her to win. I don't think she is going to just miraculously be able to pull 2 great skates out of nowhere. The same goes for Joubert.

I just did that to make you happy, and you go and change your mind on me.... I can't swallow the Bradley Kool-AId, though. And Brezina winning a worlds medal that eluded Verner for so long would be cruel to the older Czech skater.

Other predictions.....

1. If Virtue/Moir win worlds, they'll retire. And I will cry.

2. If Chan scores about 0.00, someone will complain he was overscored.

3. Kim will land three triple axels, a quad, grow to 50 feet tall, be nicknamed "Kimzilla" by an overzealous reporter, take over the world, bring world peace, win an Oscar and at least three Nobel Prizes (in economics, literature and peace, of course). Then she'll retire on a spaceship hovering earth so as to avoid the nuttily obsessed media.

I just did that to make you happy, and you go and change your mind on me.... I can't swallow the Bradley Kool-AId, though. And Brezina winning a worlds medal that eluded Verner for so long would be cruel to the older Czech skater.

.... or maybe not

I know, I know, but I just love the Czech men and I think if Brezina DID win a medal it would really push Verner to start delivering in competition and a good rivalry could develop. I mean, Verner could have medaled in 07 if he hadn't popped his 3a in the SP and could have medaled again last year if he didn't double those 2 easy jumps in his LP, it's his fault for being such a headcase. Michal medaling could be a good slap in the face for Verner to step it up - after Kostner lost to Marchei at nationals, she knew she had to do well at Europeans if she was going to get to go to the Olympics, and then she won the title. I also think in terms of ability and talent the two Czech guys are pretty evenly matched (but different in style).

I don't think Michal will get the PCS to medal but I don't think it's out of the question considering most of the competition is so unpredictable. GO MICHAL !

I just did that to make you happy, and you go and change your mind on me.... I can't swallow the Bradley Kool-AId, though. And Brezina winning a worlds medal that eluded Verner for so long would be cruel to the older Czech skater.

Other predictions.....

1. If Virtue/Moir win worlds, they'll retire. And I will cry.

2. If Chan scores about 0.00, someone will complain he was overscored.

3. Kim will land three triple axels, a quad, grow to 50 feet tall, be nicknamed "Kimzilla" by an overzealous reporter, take over the world, bring world peace, win an Oscar and at least three Nobel Prizes (in economics, literature and peace, of course). Then she'll retire on a spaceship hovering earth so as to avoid the nuttily obsessed media.

.... or maybe not

Teehee. And there will be a Japanese men's sweep, causing a Toyko stock market paralysis, followed by a crash and the final emergence of China as Asia's economic power.

Could be a repeat of 2006 with Brian redeeming himself by skating to the Matrix... AGAIN!

Prediction D
1) P-Chiddy
2) Czech Buttle
3) ARipp

Let the Sochi Cycle begin! That's more for the dream thread!

As for everyone else....

Ladies
1) Yuna
2) Mao
3) Miki (even though I prefer Mirai)
Also US ladies will get 3 spots back with Mirai and Rachael finishing 4th and 5th respectfully!

I agree with a lot of this, I think Miki and Brian if they skate well will be on the podium over younger skaters who may arguably be better than them. I actually think the most likely men's podium will be:

1.) Daisuke
2.) P-Chiddy
3.) Nobu

I'm not going into this expecting Abbott or Joubert to deliver just so I don't end up sad....